Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc generated $584.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $511.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE BY UPGRADING THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SCIENCE NEWS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NEW HORIZONS IN SCIENCE: LAUNCHED IN 1963, CASW'S OLDEST PROGRAM PROVIDES SCIENCE WRITERS AN ANNUAL LOOK OVER THE HORIZONS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND AN EXPERT ANALYSIS OF IMPORTANT ISSUES AT THE INTERFACE OF SCIENCE, JOURNALISM, AND SOCIETY. ONCE A STANDALONE EVENT, NEW HORIZONS IS NOW PART OF THE SCIENCEWRITERS CONFERENCE CO-ORGANIZED BY CASW AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE WRITERS.
OTHER PROGRAMS: SCIENCE JOURNALISM THE NATIONAL SCIENCE-HEALTH-ENVIRONMENT REPORTING FELLOWSHIPS THE VICTOR COHN PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL SCIENCE REPORTING THE EVERT CLARK/SETH PAYNE AWARD COMSCICON AND CONFERENCE TRAVEL GRANTS
CASW CONNECTOR: CASW CONNECTOR IS AN ONLINE LIBRARY OF CURATED RESOURCES FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION THAT LAUNCHED IN JULY 2023. IN ADDITION TO A SEARCHABLE WEBSITE OF RESOURCE LINKS, CONNECTOR KEEPS SCIENCE WRITERS CONNECTED AND INFORMED THROUGH A NEWSLETTER AND PERIODIC VIRTUAL CONNECTOR CHATS.
THE TAYLOR/BLAKESLEE UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS: CASW HAS SUPPORTED GRADUATE TRAINING IN SCIENCE WRITING SINCE 1981. THE TAYLOR/BLAKESLEE FELLOWSHIPS SUPPORT MASTER'S-LEVEL TRAINING AND PROVIDE SMALL GRANTS AND MENTORSHIP TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE REPORTING PROJECTS BY FELLOWS AFTER THEY GRADUATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rosalind Reid Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $107,378 |
Robin Lloyd President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christie Aschwanden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Mason Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Smart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Harris Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $489,600 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $489,600 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $65,860 |
Investment income | $36,797 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,475 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $584,244 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,063 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $51,820 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $6,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,378 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,475 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $39,199 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,559 |
Payroll taxes | $12,300 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,464 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,274 |
Fees for services: Other | $91,930 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $627 |
Information technology | $15,078 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $64,869 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,576 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $913 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $511,008 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,593 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $80,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $224 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,540,910 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,794,727 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,892 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $17,892 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $840,515 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $936,320 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,794,727 |
Over the last fiscal year, Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc has awarded $170,075 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CENTER EXCELLENCE HEALTH CARE JOURNALISTS PURPOSE: Science, Health, Environment Reporting Program | $150,075 |
ARCHIMEDIA LLC PURPOSE: Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award | $20,000 |